Subtract 4/6 from 2/4
2/4 - 4/6 is -1/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 6 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
2/4 = 2 × 3/4 × 3 = 6/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
4/6 = 4 × 2/6 × 2 = 8/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/12 - 8/12 = 6 - 8/12 = -2/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/6
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